West Bengal electoral roll revision challenged as risking disenfranchisement; court seeks EC response and demands transparency.
Challenge to the Special Intensive Revision of West Bengal electoral rolls alleges risk of targeted disenfranchisement due to mass placement of persons on a "logical discrepancy" list, short remedial timeframe, alleged EC administrative lapses, and refusal to accept Aadhaar. The petition seeks upload of reasons for discrepancy listings, correction of misspelt names and progeny-linking mismatches without loss of franchise, and enforcement of transparency measures including public display of discrepancy lists and local submission points for documents and objections; the Supreme Court has issued notices and sought responses.

IndiGo suspends Copenhagen service and reduces London and Manchester frequencies due to operational constraints, affecting long-haul schedule.
IndiGo will suspend Copenhagen services from February 17 until further notice and reduce Delhi-Manchester and Delhi-London Heathrow frequencies in February, citing external operational constraints-notably changing airspace due to geopolitical circumstances, airport congestion, and resulting increases in flight and block times-that have strained its 787-9 wide-body schedule and prompted earlier-than-planned network adjustments to protect overall long-haul reliability.

IDFC FIRST Bank reports unaudited Q3 results: PAT up 48%, improved asset quality and regulatory compliance assurances.
IDFC FIRST Bank approved unaudited Q3 FY26 results reporting PAT of Rs. 503 crore, expansion in customer business, loans, deposits and CASA, improved GNPA and stable capital adequacy, reduced quarterly provisions, and identified principal lending drivers; the release includes governance assurances, adherence to regulatory guidelines and an explicit forward-looking statements caution noting risks from economic conditions, interest rate volatility and regulatory changes.

Liberty Assure add-on cover offers priority repairs, deductible waiver and EV roadside assistance for private cars.
Liberty Assure is an optional motor insurance add-on that conditions benefits on repair at Liberty Authorised Repair Shops and offers priority repair and delivery, six-month workmanship assurance, complimentary tune-up and A/C check, free pick-up and drop, wheel alignment and balancing for qualifying claims, and a waiver of compulsory deductible on eligible claims, along with integrated vehicle assistance including onsite repairs, flat-tyre support, vehicle relocation, and EV run-out-of-charge relocation to authorised charging or repair facilities.

SIAL Shanghai 2026 opens registration, showcasing large-scale food innovation, market access, and AI matchmaking for buyers.
SIAL Shanghai 2026 opens registration and presents itself as a large-scale commercial platform for immediate supplier qualification and market entry, citing 5,000+ exhibitors, 350,000 market-ready products including nearly 10,000 new launches, 18 specialised vertical sectors, expanded Visa Free Entry policies for nearly 80 countries, and an AI-enabled MATCH ME matchmaking system to pre-qualify suppliers and schedule meetings.

Nexus: an autonomous agentic AI platform that builds business models, executes workflows, and operates within enterprise guardrails.
Yellow.ai launched Nexus, a Universal Agentic Interface that builds a persistent business model from enterprise data, generates and executes workflows from natural-language intent, and operates autonomously within enterprise-defined guardrails with human strategic approval; it features continuous understanding, automatic execution and autonomy through stress-testing, vulnerability detection including adversarial prompt simulations, automated remediation processes, and a multi-agent architecture allocating Strategist, Architect, QA Engineer, and Mechanic roles.

WinWire named an AI-first services firm for Agentic AI at scale, emphasizing governance, deployability, and production-ready agents.
WinWire was recognized as an AI-first services firm for its Agentic AI @ Scale approach, the 3i Framework (Imagine, Ignite, Impact) and the PRISM prioritization and ROI scoring mechanism that drive the shift of AI initiatives from pilots to production-ready systems, supported by a portfolio of 100+ pre-built agents, WinAI Governance, and AgenticOps to enable secure enterprise-scale deployment.

Norwegian Football Federation appoints Druid Sport to commercialise regional sponsorship rights across the Indian subcontinent, leveraging team profile.
The Norwegian Football Federation appointed Druid Sport as its official commercial representative for the Indian subcontinent to develop and commercialise regional sponsorship rights, lead regional commercial strategy, establish an on ground presence, and activate integrated brand partnerships to scale sustainable commercial growth.

Enterprise AI roadmap: convert pilots into measurable, scalable value with platform, strategy, and talent alignment at scale.
Brillio's Beyond the Curve 2026 outlines an enterprise AI framework that uses ADAM (Agentic Data and Application Management) to convert pilots into measurable, scalable value through an outcome-first strategy, platform-centric integration, and an AI-native talent model, while ensuring clients retain data ownership, governance, and compliance control.

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned amid protests over remarks and enforcement of Rule 349 restricting reading from publications.
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned after a member's remarks citing publications about a political family prompted protests; the Chair applied Rule 349, prohibiting reading from books, newspapers or letters except in connection with House business, and adjourned the House when dissent continued, while also permitting laying of parliamentary papers and receiving a ministerial statement amid ongoing disruptions.

Indo-US trade deal questioned over tariff commitments, agricultural access, oil ties, and lack of parliamentary transparency.
Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the announcement of the Indo US trade framework outside Parliament, alleging lack of parliamentary disclosure and asking whether India conceded under US pressure, agreed to zero tariffs on US imports, opened its agricultural sector to US market access, and altered oil procurement from Russia; the framework reportedly reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%.

Timex Group India reports strong Q3 growth driven by premiumisation, omnichannel expansion and manufacturing scale-up.
Timex Group India Ltd reported Q3 FY26 total income of Rs. 151 crores with significant YoY improvements in EBITDA and profit-before-tax, driven by brand elevation, licensed portfolio growth, omnichannel expansion-notably a high double-digit surge in e-commerce-and manufacturing scale-up to c.10 million units annually. Key initiatives included premium and luxury launches such as Aston Martin watches and the Atelier collection, supporting higher-value assortment and sustained retailer demand.

Training 1,000 credit officers through a specialised residency blending due diligence, underwriting and digital banking skills.
A residency training programme between a workforce development academy and a public sector bank provides intensive, simulation-led instruction for 1,000 credit officers focused on due diligence, credit underwriting, risk management, AI-driven risk assessment, digitized onboarding and business communication; the initiative prioritises inclusive recruitment and draws on a long-standing institutional partnership to deliver immediate job-ready proficiency in credit approval and compliance-related functions.

Senior care partnership launches integrated awareness and tailored insurance products to improve financial and care access for ageing Indians.
Partnership between Antara Senior Care and Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance creates an integrated programme to raise senior-care awareness and deliver targeted insurance and financial products, combining Antara's care ecosystem experience and outreach with SUD Life's curated financial solutions and distribution to improve access to care services, wellness interventions and financial planning tools for India's ageing population.

Green hydrogen partnership launches a Centre of Excellence to drive electrolyser, storage, and fuel-cell innovation for deployment.
A memorandum establishes a partnership between SRM University-AP and JK Srivastava Hynfra P.S.A. Ltd to create a Centre of Excellence in hydrogen technologies, with SRM acting as the state nodal coordinating entity to lead foundational R&D, develop a roadmap for hydrogen storage and transport, demonstrate electrolysers and fuel-cell applications, advance storage solutions, and support electrolyser manufacturing capacity to lower hydrogen costs and enable industrial-scale deployment.

Defence procurement boosts domestic MSMEs as budget and procurement earmarks prioritise indigenous manufacturing and drone makers.
The FY 2026-27 Budget increases defence capital allocations and earmarks a substantial share of the Capital Acquisition budget for domestic procurement, creating long term demand visibility that incentivises MSME investment in indigenous design, manufacturing, testing, and deployment. Parashar Future Defence Technologies is presented as an example of an MSME delivering end to end drone capabilities, illustrating how procurement preferences and policy stability enable technology driven domestic suppliers to scale and support next generation defence acquisitions.

India tourism: book proposes agnostic professional boards and modern marketing to foreground heritage and drive trillion-dollar growth.
A policy blueprint advocates a tech-driven marketing overhaul that foregrounds Pre-Invasion Bharat and indigenous heritage, prioritizes MICE and global events, and mandates the creation of Agnostic Professional Boards staffed by industry experts rather than career administrators to deliver data-driven governance with the stated aim of doubling tourism's GDP contribution to 10% and generating 200 million jobs.

Maternity innerwear: feeding bras that adapt through pregnancy and postpartum, prioritising comfort and sustainable fabrics.
Effective feeding bras must function across pregnancy, postpartum, and nursing by offering easy pull-down access, removable pads for hygiene and flexibility, close-fitted underbust bands that support without compression, enhanced shoulder elasticity and nipple-care features to relieve sensitivity, and breathable, naturally antimicrobial, plant-based fabrics that reduce heat, moisture, and skin irritation while lowering environmental impact.

Anil Ambani probe ordered to be fair, prompt and broadened to include alleged collusion, and SIT formation urged.
The Supreme Court directed investigative agencies to conduct a fair, prompt and dispassionate probe into alleged large scale corporate and banking fraud involving ADAG, sought consolidated status reports within four weeks, criticised registering a single FIR despite multiple bank complaints, and ordered expansion of the probe to include potential collusion by bank officials and constitution of a special investigation team of senior officers to take the inquiry to a logical conclusion.

Commerce Minister press conference during session prompted points of order over parliamentary tradition and suspension requests.
A controversy arose when the Commerce Minister held an external press conference on an Indo US trade agreement during a parliamentary session; a member raised a point of order relying on the House tradition that policy matters not be announced outside the chamber while sittings continue. The Chair declined to sustain the point, noting an in House statement was scheduled, and later refused a motion to suspend business for debate, stressing that such suspension is permitted only for genuine emergencies.